2012 Audi A1 1.6L Diesel · K15 DDJ
2012 Audi A1 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 15 May 2012. Recorded mileage 100,381 miles. MOT valid until 05 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A1
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Borehamwood
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 100,381 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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K15 DDJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/07/2026
- 100,381 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
K15 DDJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Audi A1 (K15 DDJ) between July 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
K15 DDJ Mileage History
- 04/07/202392,048 mi
- 07/06/202494,739 mi+2,691 mi
- 13/06/202597,380 mi+2,641 mi
- 19/06/202597,381 mi+1 mi
- 07/07/2026100,381 mi+3,000 mi
Average of roughly 2,769 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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